The Special Education and Rehabilitation major in the Deaf Studies concentration provides students with extensive coursework in American Sign Language (ASL), disability studies, child development, deaf literature and film, educational and cultural considerations, and client services. Graduates may seek work as interpreters, teachers, counseling assistants, job placement specialists, case managers, and rehabilitation center staff. The Deaf Studies concentration is excellent preparation for graduate programs in special education, social work, public health, or speech-language pathology. Some of the job titles listed below require an advanced degree or certificate.
Potential Career Areas:
- Interpreting
- Teaching
- Counseling
- Job development
- Health care administration
- Health advocacy
- Program coordination
- Medical device testing or sales
Sample Employers:
- School districts
- Colleges and universities
- Learning centers
- Hospitals
- Hearing and speech centers
- Veterans’ centers
- Rehabilitation centers
- Research institutes
- Government agencies
- Courts
- Medical device companies
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Sign Language Interpreter
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$22,170 - $38,850
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Speech and Language Tutor
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$20,500 - $30,300
|
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Human Services Worker
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$17,900 - $27,280
|
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Audiometric Technician
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$31,560 - $39,450
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Special Education Director
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$58,300 - $87,000
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Health Care Program Manager
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$37,460 - $47,910
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Nursing Home Administrator
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$48,300 - $80,240
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Patient Advocate
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$27,612 - $51,895
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Vocational Technician
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$29,360 - $51,050
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Health Services Administrator
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$41,450 - $72,875
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).